Irish Music and Everything You Need to Know About Friday

Here's everything you need to know about Friday.

Free Concert: There will be a free concert at the Mt. Airy Train Station located at 7423 Devon St, (at Gowen) on Friday at 7 p.m.  Here's how the organizers describe the concert: "The Knights of Soul have that big soul band sound with plenty of horns, great drumming, hot guitar licks and great singing by lead singer, Don Jones. They reach back over the last 60 years and find the best of Soul and R&B and bring it on home to us. This is an outdoor concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket, a picnic, and your dancing shoes ! Rain date is Saturday September 14 same time and place. For more information call 215-242-0854 or contact WalkaCrookedMileBooks.com"

Irish Music Festival: Friday night of the PCG Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival, September 13th, starting at 8:00 p.m. is filled with music and dance with a Ceili dance with live music by the McGillians & Friends, one of the best Ceili bands in the tri-state area, certain to make the Festival Ceili dance a hit.  Additionally, in the Fireside Room there will be a music filledRambling House hosted byGabriel Donohue that will start at 8:00 pm and go on through the night. Get ready to hear tunes, songs and a story or two – with very special guest Joanie Madden - a fine time will be had by all – open to all ages.  The Festival takes place at the Commodore Barry Club in Philadelphia. Known as the "Irish Center", it is close to train line and has nearby free parking. 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA 19119.  Tickets can be purchased on-line at Purchase On-line Ticket

This day in history: On Sept. 13, 1814, In a turning point in the War of 1812, the British fail to capture Baltimore. During the battle, Francis Scott Key composes his poem "Defence of Fort McHenry", which is later set to music and becomes the United States' national anthem.

Traffic: Need to know what's what for your commute?  Check out the PennDOT traffic cameras.  

Weather: The forecast says that Friday is supposed to be awesome.  Temperatures are supposed to be in the mid-70s with no humidity.